Caravan and Camping Tips

The wide open spaces and warm climate of the Kimberley and Pilbara regions make them ideal destinations for caravan and camping holidays. However, some roads are not suitable for towing a caravan and there are camping restrictions in certain areas. Contact the local visitor centres for details.

Due to the remoteness of Australia’s North West, you are advised to follow some simple health and safety tips while travelling in your caravan and camping:

Be prepared – make sure your vehicle is in top condition before you set out

Carry sufficient food and water, a first aid kit, a comprehensive tool kit and at least two spare tyres

If you break down, always stay with your vehicle and conserve food and water

Drive to suit the road conditions – if towing do not exceed 90 kilometres per hour

Watch out for stray animals on roads, especially at dawn and dusk

Never drive tired – fatigue kills

Watch out for road trains – they can reach over 50 metres long

Slow down in dusty conditions where visibility is poor, stay left and never overtake

Slow down at all creek crossings and waterways

Limit the use of fire and be aware of fire bans

Only build fires in the pits provided and take care to completely extinguish the flame with water when finished

Seek permission and obtain permits (if required) before entering private property and leave gates as you find them

Bury human waste if there are no toilet facilities and take all rubbish with you